One of the major ways that the Wings of Hope for Africa Foundation assists with the welfare and education of children is through our sponsorship program, which specifically targets children living in Burundi that are either orphaned or vulnerable. This project provides support to in-need youth with aspects including: proper healthcare, access to education, and … Continue reading Sponsor a Child in Burundi, Africa
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Thankyou Calgary Journal for sharing our story
Thank you to the Calgary Journal, for writing such a great piece on all of the hard work we’ve been doing! We have more than doubled the number of local families we’ve helped since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic! Even though “The donations dropped a lot, that didn’t stop us from making a difference … Continue reading Thankyou Calgary Journal for sharing our story
Community Garden Expansion
Community Garden Expansion in Nyarumanga, Burundi We are happy to be announcing our plans to expand our community garden in Nyarumanga, Buterere. This would be an addition to the already successful garden located in the province of Kivumu. With the Kivumu garden, we saw the growth it provided for communities and families. It helped them … Continue reading Community Garden Expansion
Our 2021 Programs and Plans
Wings of Hope For Africa 2021 This post will highlight our 2021 programs and plans. First, we wanted to say Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! We are so blessed to be on this journey with you and we would like to share with you our plans for 2021. Let’s Get Started … Continue reading Our 2021 Programs and Plans
Our Highlights of 2020
Highlights of 2020 Wings of Hope For Africa has had a few highlights of 2020. It’s been a year of struggles for millions of people. From food insecurity to not having necessities, families and individuals have been impacted more than ever. Adding in the pressure of the holidays makes it tougher, too. At Wings of … Continue reading Our Highlights of 2020
Thank You Donors For Helping
A thank you to our generous donors We want to thank our Donors for helping. Last week we mentioned our selfless and hardworking volunteers. Today, we want to give a huge thank you appreciation post to our supportive and thoughtful donors! It has been a year of challenges, but also a year of compassion. At … Continue reading Thank You Donors For Helping
Thank You Volunteers for Helping Our Communities
A thank you to our passionate volunteers We want to thank our Volunteers for helping. It has been quite a year of sadness and quarantine, but it has also been a year of gratitude and hope. At Wings of Hope For Africa, we could not have done what we do and help our communities without … Continue reading Thank You Volunteers for Helping Our Communities
Covid Relief Efforts Dec 2020
Our Covid Relief Efforts The pandemic has generated food insecurity for individuals and families in the city of Calgary. During this unpredictable time, a lot of people have been left not knowing if they are able to provide basic necessities. Leaving them in the unknown of when their next meal will be. To help, we … Continue reading Covid Relief Efforts Dec 2020
Delivering Food to Calgary Families
Food hampers to Calgary Families We are passionate about helping Calgary families. In the past two weeks, we kicked off November 2020 with a bang. The volunteers at Wings of Hope for Africa have proudly delivered food hampers to fifty families. We continue our efforts to help people in need as our community struggles with … Continue reading Delivering Food to Calgary Families
Kivumu Community Garden
Community Garden Our new group of 70 sponsored families are planting the 7th phase of the Kivumu Community Garden. They are using seed potatoes passed from the families in the 6th phase reinforcing our model of sustainability and teamwork. Our community garden project provides our recipients with the means to eat and make a living. … Continue reading Kivumu Community Garden